Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1887-09-02
,,or..n,. Grove Exhibitions


Morgan's Grove, near Shepherdstown,
will be held on September 18th, 18th
and 18th. The public is cordially in
vited to attend this Exhibition, and
every arrangement for the comfort and
entertainment OF all have been made.
The list of attractions embraces agricul-
tural addresses by prominent men;
large display of fine stock Of all kinds;
a varied exhibit of agricultural prod
ucts; a handsome display in the ladies'
department; beautiful grove alive
with machinery Of every description;
and various amusements for the enter
tainment of everybody.
On the first day, September 18th, the
formal opening of the Exhibition will
take place, Senator Chas. j. Faulkner
delivering the address Of welcome. A
ladies' riding match will be held in the
afternoon for handsome gold-mOunted
riding whip. A general invitation is
extended to the ladies of this and ad-
joining counties to take part in this
contest, which it is thought will be most
| interesting.
On the second day, September 18th,
there will be addresses by Senator
Kenna and Ex-Governor Hamilton.
Other features will be tests of machine
ry, grand cavalcade of the stock on eX-
| hibition, and awards Of premiums. A
number of valuable premiums are Of
fered by philosophical gentlemen of
this community.
The third day, September 10Th, is
sales day. The address Of the day Will
be delivered by Hon. VIM. l.. Wilson.
An interesting event will be the Nor
CAMS Grove Baby Show, under the SUI
pervision of Mr.. John o. Aglionby. 1t
is expected that this will be most enter
tanning, for the prizes offered will be
well worth striving for.
The Shenandoah Valley Railroad has
put in a switch at the Grove for the
landing of passengers and exhibits, and
offers free transportation one way over
their line for all exhibits. Half fare
passenger rates between Waynesboro
junction and Hagerstown. The con-
Meeting lines of the Shenandoah valley
Railroad agree to transport all exhibits
at usual terms accorded agricultural
fairs. Exhibits from Maryland will be
passed over The Potomac river bridge
free of charge, and the rates for visitors
will be half fare. Ample accommoGa-
ton will be found at the grove for man
and beast. Persons desiring to remain
over hight and visit the various points
of interest in this locality will find am
pie accommodation in Shcpherdstown
and the immediate vicinity.
The Shepherdstown Cornet Band will
furnish music each day OF the EXhibi-
ton, and other bands will also be pres
ent to lend their help.
An addition has been built to the
building used as the ladies' department
i'm order to make room for the increased
number of exhibits, and all the build
ings have been repaired and put in good
shape for exhibitors.
LIST OF PREMIUMS.
The following is list of premiums
that have been offered at Morgan's
Grove Exhibition: w. n. Lemen will
give a barrel of Minnesota roller -four
for best loaf of bread baked from that
flour; n. 5. j. Strider, barrel of Mill
vile roller flour, for same; r. Nj. Bill
myer, barrel of Riverton roller flour,
for same; d. F. Billmyer, 50 for hest
bread from his flour. Daniel Getzen-
danner will give half ton OF 5. c. Bone
for best half bushel of wheat raised from
his goods; TOwner Schley half ton or
best fertilizer for best half bushel of
wheat from Chesapeake Guano Co.'S
goods sold by him. 5. 7. Humrick-
house IL Son offer boys overcOat or its
equivalent value for best heavy draft
sucking colt; Jacob Winiermoyer Of
fcrs boys suit of clothes or its cquiva-
lent value for best yearling colt, light
draft; Baker 81 McMurran will give
nickel watch for best sucking colt,
light draft; ii. NJ. Loyns, handsome
riding bride for best three-year
colt, light draft; Il gentleman offers So
gold piece for best yearling colt, heavy
draft; DR.. A. 5. Reynolds offers Il pre-
MUM of So for best twO-year-old heavy
draft, and 81 for the best three-year-old
heavy draft colts. E. Rush Turner Of
ters the equivalent of s. each for best
two-year old, best yearling and best
sucking colt. j. 5. Myers will give
81. so for best pair OF hogs of any breed.
j. l.. Richard & Son offer So in gold for
best Attorney heiler, grade or pure
bred, from one to three years old. DR..
ID. w. Border offers % apple trees-eX-
hibitor to have choice of variety-for
largest and best exhibit of apples; G. L.
Licklider will give five apple trees each
for best summer, fall and winter apples;
a red ribbon will be given for the best
exhibit of peaches, also for best Bartlett,
Seckel, Duchess, or any other variety Of
pears; w. Manning Lemen will give
half dozen grape vines for the best eX-
hibit of grapes. The Shepherdstown
REGISTER will give Il $3.50 gold piece
for the best pound print of butter; B.
). Pendleton will give Il handsome
china tea set for the best chocolate cake;
Mr.. ii. G.. Marten will give Il fine tin
chamber set tor best loaf of bread baked
on a stove sold by a ShepherdstOwn
dealer: w. p. Licklider will give pair
of engraved covered fruit bowls for